Massage prices Ho Chi Minh City: what a session at Tong Gia feels like
Tong Gia team · Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh · 2026-10-30
At Tong Gia in Ho Chi Minh City, a traditional Vietnamese massage costs 450,000 VND (about $17) for 60 minutes or 550,000 VND (about $21) for 90 minutes, and the 120-minute full body session is 950,000 VND (about $37). Both branches, 225 Duong Thi Muoi Street in District 12 (open 8:00 to 20:00) and Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Vinhomes Grand Park in Thu Duc City (open 9:00 to 20:00), charge exactly the same, so this guide follows one session and shows where that money actually goes.
A price list tells you what something costs. It does not tell you what you will feel on the bed, which is the part most visitors are really trying to judge before they spend. So here is the visit, from the first message to the walk out the door.
Before any money changes hands
Booking is a message, not a form. Write to WhatsApp or Zalo on +84 888 264 559 with the branch, the time and the service name as it appears on the prices page. Using the exact name keeps everything simple: the figure printed next to it is the figure you pay.
If you have an injury, are pregnant, or are unsure whether firm massage suits you, say so in that first message, and see a licensed physician beforehand if you have any doubt.
The minutes you may not expect to be paying for
The session starts before you lie down. The technician looks at you for a moment: your complexion, how your shoulders sit, whether your back leans to one side. This habit comes from the founder, Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, a traditional Vietnamese wellness master with more than 13 years in the craft, who uses face and posture reading to decide which areas deserve extra time. It is a way of planning the massage, not a check-up.
Then, face down, you feel fingertips walk slowly down both sides of your spine. It is light and exploratory. Most people are surprised by one spot, often between the shoulder blades or just above the waist, that feels sore under even gentle contact. That spot is where a good share of your booking will be spent.
Where most of the minutes go
The working part is what the photo shows: both palms leaning into the upper back and shoulder blades, then thumbs settling onto points along the neck, shoulders and spine. The pressure is firm and steady, the kind of dull ache that softens as you exhale. If it ever turns sharp, say so. You will be asked about pressure several times anyway, and “lighter” or “harder” is all the vocabulary you need.
This is the stage that stretches when you pay for more time. In 60 minutes the technician covers the back, shoulders and limbs at a brisk, even pace. At 90 minutes the same ground is worked more slowly, with room to come back to a knot that refused to let go. At 120 minutes nothing has to be skipped or shortened.
The finish is already in the price
Every massage closes with a warm herbal compress over the areas that took the most work, then a foot soak. Neither is billed separately. Coming out of firm pressure into slow, heavy warmth is, for many guests, the moment the whole thing makes sense. Sit up slowly; you may feel pleasantly dull for a few minutes.
What changes when you pay more
| Session | VND | About USD | How it tends to feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 60 min | 450,000 | 17 | Even and brisk, the whole body in one hour |
| Traditional Vietnamese massage, 90 min | 550,000 | 21 | Same route, slower, more time on knots |
| Neck & shoulder or lower-back session, 60 / 90 min | 550,000 / 750,000 | 21 / 29 | Most of the time on one area, deeper there |
| Full body session, 120 min | 950,000 | 37 | Unhurried from head to feet |
Extras are separate and optional: cupping, 30 minutes, 85,000 VND (about $3); herbal steam, 120,000 VND (about $5); a separate warm herbal compress, 130,000 VND (about $5); or an add-on area massage, 30 minutes, 199,000 VND (about $8).
Timing your visit
Both branches close at 20:00, so start a 60-minute session by about 18:45, a 90-minute one by about 18:15 and the 120-minute session by about 17:45. District 12 sits near Tan Chanh Hiep market and suits guests coming from Go Vap, Hoc Mon or Tan Binh (Google Maps, 4.9★ from 235 reviews). Vinhomes Grand Park is inside The Manhattan zone (Google Maps, 5.0★ from 208 reviews).
Afterwards, drink water and keep the evening easy. Mild tenderness the next day is normal; if something feels wrong rather than simply worked, see a licensed physician.
FAQ
Is the price I see online what I pay at the counter? Yes. Tong Gia publishes single-visit retail prices, and both branches use the same list.
Are the herbal compress and foot soak extra? No. The short compress and the foot soak at the end of every massage are included. Only a separate, longer compress (130,000 VND) is charged.
Is 60 minutes enough for a first visit? For a first try, yes. It shows you how the pressure feels. If you already know your back and shoulders are very tight, 90 minutes gives the technician more room.
Do District 12 and Vinhomes Grand Park charge differently? No. One retail price list covers both branches, so choose whichever is closer or fits your hours.
This is a wellness service, not medical care.